Regimental number | 2759 |
Place of birth | Castlemaine, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Cordial manufacturer |
Address | Bendigo, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 39 |
Height | 5'3.511" |
Weight | 147 lbs |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Sophia Richards, Katamatite, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 60th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/77/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 1 November 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 3 January 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 6 February 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Bendigo Cemetery, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, STONEHUER William Richard |